Terry Benzel

Terry Benzel is Deputy Director for the Computer Networks Division at the Information Sciences Institute (ISI) of the University of Southern California. ISI is a leading research center in the fields of computer science and information technology and a contributor to the development of advanced computer and communications technologies. Ms. Benzel participates in business development, technology transfer, and special projects with industrial and academic partners. She has lead the Global Environment for Network Innovations (GENI) Project Management Team, part of the MREFC planning group effort for NEON at NSF. Prior to joining USC ISI, Ms. Benzel was a Division Vice President at Network Associates, Inc., where she was responsible for all aspects of the 125-staff advanced research organization performing government-funded R&D for DARPA and other agencies. In addition, she has served as an advisor to government and industry on R&D strategy and roadmap development, providing guidance to the White House Office of Science Technology and Policy, Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office, Department of Defense, and industry alliances.